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In 1923 William Mitchell Kendall planned a tree-lined boulevard, called the “Avenue of Heroes,” that would link Memorial Bridge to Arlington National Cemetery. Seven memorials have been installed, and two sites remain.

The Hiker stands in memory of veterans of the Spanish American War (1898) and two related actions: the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) and the China Relief Expedition (the "Boxer Rebellion," 1900). Soldiers headed off to these wars as if they were outdoor adventures, and referred to themselves as "hikers." The unparalleled bloodshed of World War I marked the end of a popular romantic vision of war.
Theodore Kitson originally created the Hiker sculpture in 1921, and copies of the bronze sculpture are found in every state. The statue on Memorial Avenue, dedicated July 24, 1965 is the final of 52 editions to be dedicated.

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The Seabees Memorial commemorates those who served in the US Naval Construction Battalions and their "Can Do" attitude. Members of these battalions, known as "Seabees," design, construct, and defend the infrastructure essential for military operations.
The Seabees were created in 1942, shortly after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The Seabees have constructed thousands of bases, camps, hospitals, piers, miles of roads, and airstrips around the globe. These engineering feats were accomplished at great speed and frequently in hostile environments. The Seabees also lend their construction expertise to rebuilding areas affected by natural disasters.

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The 4th Infantry Division formed on November 17, 1917, shortly after America entered World War I. Based on its designation (the Roman numeral IV), its first commanding general adopted an insignia of four green leaves and it became known as the “Ivy” division. The division’s motto is “Steadfast and Loyal”.
The “Ivy Memorial” is based on the division’s insignia. The ivy that grows at its base is planted in soil gathered from battlegrounds where its members fought.

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"Upon the bright globe he carved his signature of courage."
While other memorials along Memorial Avenue honor military units and personnel, Admiral Richard E. Byrd's memorial honors an explorer. His was the first memorial installed on Memorial Avenue; it was dedicated in 1961.
Byrd's spirit of inquiry took him to the North and South Poles. In a series of private and government-sponsored expeditions in the 1930s and 1940s he flew over Antarctica, discovering and mapping entire new mountain ranges.

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"The 101st…has no history but it has a rendezvous with destiny." —Major General William C. Lee
This memorial was erected by the 101st Airborne Division Association. Distinctive shoulder patches identify members of the 101st as "Screaming Eagles."
The idea to use airborne infantry in battle was first tested in the United States with a parachute unit in 1940. In 1942, after studying the British Army's use of parachute troops during the early years of World War II, the concept of airborne troops was endorsed by the U.S. Army and the 101st Airborne Division was formed. During World War II the 101st helped develop the brand new field of airborne infantry tactics. They have continued to evolve these tactics in more recent conflicts.

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The Women in Military Service for America Memorial honors all the women who have served in the armed forces of the United States. The original hemicycle—a half-circle granite retaining wall with niches for statues—was altered in subtle ways. A large exhibition space and theater were dug into the hillside behind the wall, two stairways replaced two niches, and a pool and fountain were added to the plaza in front of the wall.
Glass tablets in the memorial’s roof send changing shadows of quotes into an exhibit space filled with artifacts of women's military service. Four staircases pass through the hemicycle wall, allowing visitors access to a panoramic view of Washington, DC, from the terrace.

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